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Gillespie Police Report: May 1-7, 2022

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SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with an elderly male. He was referred to Programs for the Elderly for assistance.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Central Avenue in Benld regarding a juvenile runaway.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue regarding a battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street regarding criminal trespass to a vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding a suspicious person.

MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Illinois Avenue in Benld regarding a domestic dispute.

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An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block of Staunton Road regarding a traffic crash.

The School Resource Officer was dispatched to the high school parking lot regarding a battery.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding fraud.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld regarding criminal damage.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Fulton Street regarding criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Kentucky Street in Benld regarding a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Hard Road in Mt. Clare regarding a disturbance.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Pine Street regarding illegal parking.

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The School Resource Officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department regarding a juvenile refusing to go to school.

An officer was dispatched to Park Street in Benld regarding a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Pine Street regarding a noise complaint.

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

An officer was dispatched to Oak Street and Fulton Street regarding found property.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding found property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central in Benld regarding a wellbeing check on an animal.

An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street regarding a vehicle in the roadway.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Osie Street regarding a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Illinois Street in Benld regarding a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Main Street in Benld to keep the peace.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld to check on dogs. Macoupin County Animal Control was requested for assistance regarding animal neglect.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department regarding criminal trespass in the 800 block of South Madison Street.

Officers were dispatched to the areas of Green Street and Baker Street regarding soliciting.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Trolley Street and Park Street in Benld. A 15-year-old juvenile from Gillespie was arrested for driving with no driver’s license, disobeying a stop sign, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut regarding a noise complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding a suspicious person.

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street regarding a domestic dispute. Brian R. Buckley, 32, of Gillespie was arrested for criminal damage to property.  Dominick A. Parker, 21, of Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County on a traffic charge.

Andrew M. White, 33, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with juveniles regarding threats.

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An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street regarding criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street regarding possible criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld regarding a wellbeing check.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 8th Street in Benld regarding a wellbeing check.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male regarding harassment by telephone.

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Montgomery Street and East Chestnut Street. Karena Haller, 36, of Carlinville was arrested for driving while license was suspended and their passenger, Sklyar A. Stewart, 29, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a juvenile regarding a domestic battery.

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An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street regarding a fight.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street regarding a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to Grandone Drive in Eagarville regarding illegal dumping.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Macoupin regarding found property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Central Avenue in Benld regarding assisting Animal Control.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Francis Street regarding parking issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street regarding suspicious activity.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street regarding a dog at large.

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SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022

An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld. John E. Cameron, 47, of Caseyville was arrested on warrants out of St. Clair County for a traffic offense, the City of Collinsville for driving while license were suspended, and the City of Highland for a traffic offense for driving while license is revoked. John was also issued citations for driving while license are revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Eric S. Cunningham, 38, of Gillespie was arrested on warrants out of Macoupin County for disorderly conduct and aggravated battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding criminal defacement to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street regarding a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street and Baker Street regarding an intoxicated pedestrian.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Trolley Street in Benld regarding a dog at large. Randy L. Baldwin, 32, of Benld was issued citation for a dog at large.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street regarding a suspicious subject.

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An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street regarding a violation of an order of protection.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Miners girls basketball clinch SCC championship

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In a nail-biting showdown that will be remembered for years to come, the Gillespie Miners girls basketball team captured the South Central Conference title with a hard-fought 55-52 victory over the Pana Panthers on Thursday night, February 13. This marks Gillespie’s first conference championship since their back-to-back titles in 2001-02, when they shared the honors with Southwestern both finishing with a 9-1 conference record.

The game held at Pana High School was anything but straightforward. After a tumultuous 13-minute delay due to injuries and a technical foul controversy, the Miners rallied their spirits to secure the win. Amari Vickery led the charge with a stellar performance, scoring 21 points, while Mia Brawner added 11, Maggie Heyen contributed 10, Delaney Taylor posted 5, Sadie Sholtis scored 4, and Lainey Edwards and Corrine Fellin each had 2 points.

From the opening tip, it was clear that Pana was not going to roll over easily. The Panthers held leads at the end of the first two quarters, 15-14 and 28-26, showcasing their tenacity. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, Pana had edged ahead 44-42, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

However, the game took a chaotic turn in the fourth quarter when a collision between Vickery and teammate Sloane Brawner resulted in both players going down with injuries. Sloane was not able to return the game but Vickery did. The Miners also lost both Delaney Taylor and Sadie Sholtis to fouls and Gillespie was assessed a technical foul under controversial circumstances which tied the game at 49. But Heyen carried the weight through the fourth quarter recording 6 of her 10 points in the final quarter of play.

Despite the setbacks, the Miners displayed remarkable teamwork resilience under the leadership of Nikki and Matt Brawner. With the SCC championship secured and the regular season concluded with a 22-8 overall record and 9-0 conference record, the Miners now shift their focus to the upcoming regional which is being hosted in Gillespie.

Gillespie hosts Alton Marquette on Monday, Feb. 17 for the regional semi-finals after Alton Marquette knocked East-Alton Wood River, 36-29, to face the Miners. The winner advances to the regional championship that will be played on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in Gillespie versus the winner of Staunton/Roxana.

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Macoupin County residential fire claims multiple victims on Saturday

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Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Macoupin County as a residential structure fire broke out in the 200 block of West Dean Street, Virden, resulting in the death of a male victim, the Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya announced.

The individual was pronounced deceased at 10:06 AM but the identity of the deceased has not yet been released, as authorities await the results of an autopsy scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025. The coroner’s office indicated that a press release will be issued following the autopsy and the positive identification of the victim.

WAND reported a second victim died after being transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon who confirmed a 13-year-old boy and a 34-year-old male were the victims.

The fire reportedly started around 9:30 a.m. and the home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. Two people were reportedly rescued and life flight was requested but were not available due to the foggy weather conditions. 

An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, involving multiple agencies including the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office, the Virden Police Department, the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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Missions group to host trivia fundraiser on March 30

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Come and join us for an exciting afternoon of trivia as we support our local 2:18 Missions! Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 5 PM for an event that promises fun, camaraderie, and a chance to make a difference in our community. The event will be held at DeStefane Community Center in Benld, 201 East Central Avenue.

Teams of up to 10 people can participate for just $100 per table. Whether you want to reserve your table in advance or simply show up on the day of the event to pay at the door, we welcome all trivia enthusiasts to join in the competition!

Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the game—just please remember, no alcohol is allowed. For your convenience, we will have bottles of water available for purchase.

The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce! The first-place team will take home a prize of $150. Plus, bring some dollar bills to participate in “Heads and Tails” games during breaks and to buy mulligans for your team.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a lively trivia challenge. To reserve your table or for more information, contact Kristin at 217-691-7469.

Let’s make this a memorable event for our community and the 2:18 Missions!

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